Flynsini flies home for Cloke

Flynsini powered clear in the closing stages to run out a convincing winner of the Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase for trainer Pat Cloke.

The nine-year-old had finished runner-up at Thurles on his last outing and went one better in good style in the 2m7f contest today.

JJ Slevin was pushing his mount along to make ground after three from home and he stayed on strongly to lead going to the second last.

The 7/1 winner pulled away from his rivals before the last for a comprehensive 13 length victory.

Cloke, recording his first racecourse winner since June 2015, said:- "He was very well coming here and travelled away well in the race.

“He comes to himself at this time of year and is a very good jumper - I'd nearly ride him myself! He'll go for something similar next."

(Quotes by Thomas Weekes)